Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zahn) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 219 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087009
Common Names
- Wolgensis Pilosella
- Wolga Pilosella
- Pilosella wolgensis
Description
Pilosella wolgensis (also called Pilosella, Pilosella wolgensis, and Pilosella wolgensis var. wolgensis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella wolgensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella wolgensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella wolgensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Pilosella wolgensis
Pilosella wolgensis can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Pilosella wolgensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella wolgensis?
Pilosella wolgensis
What type of plant is Pilosella wolgensis?
It is a perennial herb.
Where does Pilosella wolgensis grow?
It is native to Central Asia.
Species in the Pilosella genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,